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When considering a transition to the cloud, it's important to know what questions to ask and what information to convey to your potential hosting provider in order to make your move as seamless and smooth as possible. However, many businesses start using cloud services without having an adequate understanding of their data needs, budgetary resources or the ability of a specific cloud provider to meet business needs. Follow these practical tips to find yourself on your way to the cloud:

Despite the rapid adoption of cloud computing in government, business and our social lives, there are so many misconceptions concerning what it is and what it does. When technology is understood, the benefits begin to outweigh the negatives. Cloud services can mean different things to different people. Here are four cloud computing myths:

Cloud computing seems to be the trending topic in the corporate world. Whoever hasn’t implemented this solution yet is probably thinking of doing so in the near future. No wonder organizations who have no plans to move to the cloud feel left out!

In recent years, cloud computing has proven to be a powerful tool for businesses looking to increase their productivity. To that end, developers are constantly adapting applications, software and other computer solutions in order to allow for cloud integration. Servers are no exception, which is why we now have cloud servers. Simply put, these are servers that run in a cloud computing environment and operate independently as software units, eliminating the necessity of centrally-installed software.

A cloud application is essentially a program that’s cloud-based and allows end users to access a network, usually the Internet or a virtual workstation. In comparison to desktop apps and web apps, cloud application’s advantage relies on the fact that it offers the best of both worlds – fast responsiveness, interactivity and easy access via the Internet. This gives users increased flexibility, allowing them to perform at a higher level and potentially improve efficiency.

Have you ever wondered how much companies spend every year on their traditional in-house IT infrastructures? What about the companies that are experiencing growth? How much is their IT budget scaling in order for their IT systems to keep up with the increased capacity?